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March 18, 2020Personal Care
Belle Chemical Recalls Sodium Hydroxide and Potassium Hydroxide Products Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Packaging Requirement and Violation of FHSA Labeling Requirement
Hazard: The products contain sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the products is not child resistant, posing a risk of chemical burns and irritation to the skin and eyes. In addition, the label on the product violates the Federal Hazardous Substance Act (FHSA) by omitting the word "poison" for poisonous chemicals and the mandatory hazard statement on the front on the packaging.
March 18, 2020Personal Care
Boyer Recalls Six Brands of Sodium and Potassium Hydroxide Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Packaging Requirement; Injuries Reported
Hazard: The products contain sodium and/or potassium hydroxide which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the products is not child resistant, posing a risk of chemical burns and irritation to the skin and eyes.
March 18, 2020Other
Novartis Recalls 100 mg Sandimmune and Neoral Prescription Drug Blister Packages Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning
Hazard: The prescription drug packaging is not child resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA), posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.
March 17, 2020Appliances
American Honda Recall of Portable Generators Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Hazard: The portable generator's inverter assembly can short circuit with the presence of salt water. This causes the unit to smoke or catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
March 12, 2020Furniture
Homestar Recalls Dressers Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards (Recall Alert)
Hazard: The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in death or injuries to children.
March 12, 2020Electronics & Batteries
Yamaha Recalls Digital Wireless Equipment for Electric Guitars Due to Fire and Injury Hazards
Hazard: The lithium-ion battery can overheat and the battery cover can separate with force, posing fire and injury hazards.
March 12, 2020Appliances
Kichler Lighting Recalls Ceiling Fans Due to Injury Hazard
Hazard: The irons (arms) that hold the ceiling fan blades can detach during use, causing the blades to fall, posing an injury hazard.
March 5, 2020Lighting & Electrical
RH Recalls Floor Lamps Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Hazard: The lamp's on/off foot switch can overheat, melt or catch fire, posing a fire hazard.
March 5, 2020Clothing & Accessories
Joules USA Recalls Children's Pajamas and Robes Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard; Burn Hazard
Hazard: The children's garments fail to meet the federal flammability standard for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.
March 5, 2020Clothing & Accessories
ECHO Recalls Backpack Blowers and Replacement Shoulder Straps Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards
Hazard: The blower's shoulder straps, plastic buckles, or the anti-static ground wire can be drawn into the blower fan and fan housing causing plastic pieces to be expelled from the machine, posing laceration and impact hazards.
March 4, 2020Other
IKEA Recalls KULLEN 3-Drawer Chests Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Consumers Urged to Anchor Chests or Return for Refund
Hazard: The recalled chest is unstable if it is not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that may result in death or serious injuries to children. Additionally, KULLEN 3-drawer chests imported after August 12, 2019 do not comply with the performance requirements of the updated version of the U.S. consensus standard (ASTM 2057-19).
February 27, 2020Furniture
Whalen Recalls Bayside Furnishings 9-Piece Dining Sets Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco (Recall Alert)
Hazard: The dining chairs can break, posing a fall hazard.
February 27, 2020Appliances
Lennox Industries Recalls Ductless Heat Pumps Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: Internal electrical components can fail, allowing the units to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
February 27, 2020Clothing & Accessories
Just Blanks Children's Nightgowns Recalled by Ishtex Textile Products Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard; Burn Hazard
Hazard: The nightgowns fail to meet the federal flammability standard for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.
February 27, 2020Toys
Step2 Recalls Children's Grocery Shopping Carts Due to Laceration Hazard
Hazard: The shopping cart's basket can break into sharp pieces, posing a laceration hazard.
February 26, 2020Other
Home Depot Recalls 4-Drawer Whitewash Chests Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards
Hazard: The recalled chest is unstable if it is not anchored to the wall, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in death or injuries to children. The chest does not comply with the performance requirements of the U.S. voluntary industry standard (ASTM 2057-17).
February 26, 2020Other
Safavieh Recalls Chests of Drawers Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards
Hazard: The recalled chests are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in death or injuries to children.
February 20, 2020Other
Browning Recalls Pistol Holsters Due to Injury Hazard
Hazard: The holster design can change the position of the safety switch on the firearm without the user knowing it. When this occurs, if the trigger is accidentally pulled, the firearm could fire unexpectedly, posing an injury hazard to the user and bystanders.
February 20, 2020Children's Products
Kolcraft Recalls Inclined Sleeper Accessory Included with Cuddle 'n Care and Preferred Position 2-in-1 Bassinets & Incline Sleepers to Prevent Risk of Suffocation
Hazard: Infant fatalities have been reported with other manufacturers' inclined sleep products, after the infants rolled from their back to their stomach or side, or under other circumstances.
February 19, 2020Children's Products
Contigo Reannounces Recall of 5.7 Million Kids Water Bottles Due to Choking Hazard; Additional Incidents with Replacement Lids Provided in Previous Recall
Hazard: The water bottle's clear silicone spout can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.
February 13, 2020Appliances
Yamaha Recalls Golf Cars Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Hazard: The front wheel hubs on the golf cars can crack causing the front wheels to detach, posing a crash hazard that could result in injury or death to the user or bystander.
February 13, 2020Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
Textron Specialized Vehicles Recalls Gas-Powered Golf, PTV, Utility and Shuttle Off-Road Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The starter generator wire can be improperly secured, allowing it to come into contact with the vehicle's exhaust, posing a fire hazard.
February 13, 2020Appliances
Fanim Industries Recalls Harbor Breeze Santa Ana Ceiling Fan Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores
Hazard: The fan's blade holders can break allowing the blade to be ejected from the fan, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
February 6, 2020Furniture
Rooms To Go Recalls Patmos Chaise Lounge Chairs Due to Violation of Federal Lead Paint Ban (Recall Alert)
Hazard: The paint used on the chair's metal frame contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint standard. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
February 6, 2020Children's Products
Infantino Recalls Infant Carriers Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: The buckles on the infant carriers can break, posing a fall hazard.
February 6, 2020Outdoor & Garden
Country Home Products Recalls DR Walk Behind Leaf Blowers Due to Projectile Hazard
Hazard: The blades inside the leaf blower can break off and discharge from the unit, posing a projectile hazard to the user or bystanders.
February 6, 2020Other
Star Water Systems Recalls Sump Pumps Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: The sump pumps can overheat, posing a risk of fire.
February 6, 2020Personal Care
Sun Organic Recalls Wintergreen Essential Oils Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirements; Risk of Poisoning
Hazard: The product contains the substance methyl salicylate, which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the product is not child resistant, posing a poisoning risk if the contents are swallowed by young children.
February 6, 2020Other
Rawlings Recalls Catcher's Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
Hazard: The back plate of the catcher's helmet can fail to protect the player, posing a risk of head injury to the user.
February 6, 2020Toys
Juratoys Recalls Bead Maze Toys Due to Choking Hazard
Hazard: The wooden triangle shape piece fails to meet the mandatory federal standard for small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.